Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake – Page 2

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
Stir in the sour cream for added moisture.
Gradually add the boiling water, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin, which is perfect for a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

2. Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and continue to beat until fluffy. Add more cream if needed to reach your desired frosting consistency.

3. Make the Chocolate Ganache:

In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and heavy cream.
Heat in the microwave or over a double boiler until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the butter (optional) for extra gloss.
Let the ganache cool slightly before using.

4. Create the Galaxy Effect:

Divide the peanut butter frosting into 3-4 bowls.
In each bowl, add a few drops of food coloring to create different shades: deep purple, blue, black, and a lighter shade of purple or blue. Stir each color until fully incorporated.
You’ll use these different shades to create the galaxy effect on the cake.

5. Assemble the Cake:

Once the cakes are cool, place the first layer on a serving plate.
Spread a generous layer of peanut butter frosting over the first cake.
Place the second cake layer on top.
Cover the entire cake with a smooth layer of peanut butter frosting.
Now, to create the galaxy look: Take a spatula or butter knife and place dollops of the different colored frostings randomly on the sides and top of the cake.
Use a bench scraper, offset spatula, or spoon to gently spread the frosting, blending the colors together to create a galaxy effect.

6. Add the Chocolate Ganache:

Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it cascade down the sides for a beautiful, shiny finish.
If you like, sprinkle edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles on top for a cosmic touch.

7. Decorate:

For an extra peanut butter cup punch, top the cake with crushed Peanut Butter Cups (or mini cups) around the edges or sprinkle them on top.

8. Serve:

Let the cake set for a bit to allow the ganache to firm up before slicing.
Serve each slice and watch the gorgeous galaxy effect and the creamy peanut butter filling come to life!

Why You’ll Love It:

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The combination of rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and smooth ganache makes every bite irresistible. The galaxy effect adds a whimsical touch, making this cake a showstopper for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion. And of course, the crushed peanut butter cups on top make it even more indulgent!

It’s a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. 🌌🍫🥜

Let me know if you try it—it’s out of this world!

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